Information for Academic Advisors

Goals for Advising/Advisor Roles and Responsibilities 

  • To develop appropriate educational plans
  • To clarify career and life goals
  • To select appropriate courses or other educational experiences
  • To enhance student awareness about educational resources available (honors, studing abroad, internships etc.)
  • To evaluate student progress
  • To develop decision-making skills
  • To encourage self-direction
  • To encourage, refer to support groups, individual tutoring, on-campus help centers or the counseling center